Celebration of Life Services for Security Officer Robert D. Ford, Sr.
PPOA was sincerely sadden to learn of the May 1st off-duty passing of Sheriff's Security Officer Robert Ford, Sr. PPOA has been advised of the following services:

Viewing
May 24th, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lighthouse Memorial
1016 W. 164th Street, Gardena
(310) 792-7580

Memorial Service
May 25. 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Christ Second Baptist Church
1471 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Long Beach
(562) 599-3421

We ask that you keep the Ford family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

PPOA & ALADS Fight Against "Measure R" Update
May 17: PPOA and ALADS participated in a daylong hearing, as part of ongoing litigation against the County, to object to, and stop the implementation of the Ballot Measure R and the Ordinance passed by the Board of Supervisors giving extraordinary powers to the Civilian Oversight Commission (COC) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG)...

Unit 621 Contract Negotiations
May 18: The PPOA Unit 621 contract negotiations team gathered in San Dimas on Wednesday for the third round of contract bargaining with County executives, who participated via video conference.
 
Unit 621 is the official bargaining unit for the following LASD classifications: Custody Assistant, Civilian Investigator, Crime Analyst, Public Response Dispatcher, Court Services Specialist, Law Enforcement Technician, Security Assistant, Security Officer.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva Discusses Current Issues
May 18: Sheriff Alex Villanueva went LIVE on Social Media to discuss the following topics: Beach Patrols, LASD Stars Baseball Team, Santa Clarita Valley Station being the 3rd safest city in the USA, and to answer questions.


L A County Unions United Meeting
May 18: President Tab J. Rhodes participated in a teleconference on Wednesday with fellow labor leaders from unions throughout LA County to discuss the current status of the SEIU tentative agreement. Unions United is composed of 15 AFL-CIO labor organizations and represents 85,000 LA County employees. 
Fringe Benefits Contract Update
May 18: Executive Director Wayne Quint and fellow Coalition of County Unions (CCU) representatives met to confirm upcoming negotiation dates in June and July to begin bargaining with the County of Los Angeles for a successor Fringe Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The current Fringe Benefits contract expired on March 31, 2022.
PPOA Delegates Meeting
May 18: PPOA Delegates gathered with union board members and staff on Wednesday evening in Montebello. The quarterly meeting included a presentation by PPOA Attorney Jim Cunningham regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Updates; Contract Negotiations; a presentation by President Rhodes on the Endorsement Process for LA County Sheriff, and Delegate Bargaining Unit breakouts.
Star & Shield Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
May 19: PPOA's Star & Shield Foundation had its monthly Board of Directors meeting via Zoom. Since its establishment in 2001, the Foundation has proudly raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy organizations and causes -- with the single, most important mission of providing support to the families of fallen officers.
 
Meeting participants included Board Members Tab J Rhodes, Nancy Escobedo, Jose Rios, Joyce Kato, as well as Members-at-Large Juan Carlos Calderon, Gold Lee, Kevin Thompson and Margarita Turpen.
Unit 612 Contract Negotiations
May 19: The PPOA Unit 612 Contract Negotiations team met with County executives via video conference to continue negotiations for a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The current contract for Sergeants and Lieutenants from the Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's Office expired on January 31, 2022. This meeting marked the 12th round of negotiations.
Star Post 309 - 76th Annual Tree Planting Ceremony

May 20: PPOA was proud to attend a tree-planting ceremony yesterday to honor the life and service of the late retired LASD Corrections Officer/Reserve Deputy Pete Ramirez. The event at Pitchess Detention Center was hosted by the LASD Military and Veterans Affairs Unit and American Legion LASD Star Post 309. Executive Director Quint attended on behalf of PPOA who proudly hosted lunch following the tribute.

Pete was a proud US Army veteran who volunteered his time to coordinate his beloved Valley Veterans Memorial Team.

PPOA representatives were privileged to count Pete among their friends and we are forever grateful to him for his lifetime of service and dedication.
Fraternal Order of Police
PPOA members have long benefitted from our longtime affiliation with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the world's largest organization of law enforcement officers, with more than 364,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges nationwide. All active PPOA members are part of California FOP Lodge 1, which represents public safety organizations throughout LA County and operates under the capable leadership of former PPOA President Roger Mayberry.
 
Please make it a point to check out the Washington Watch — a weekly update provided by the National FOP. We encourage PPOA members to stay up to date on the legislative news and activity impacting public safety personnel nationwide. 

Raffle Tickets Available for 6 Ft. Tall Gun Safe
PPOA will be raffling off an impressive 6-foot tall Liberty gun safe and all proceeds will benefit the Star & Shield Foundation. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament on June 6th. Winner need not be present.

To purchase tickets, please call PPOA at (323) 261-3010.
PPOA 22nd Annual Fishing Trip
Hundreds of PPOA members have enjoyed these trips over the last two decades and we hope you join us out on the ocean this summer! This event often sells out, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible.

DETAILS

Friday, July 15, 2022

Gathering spot: Pierpoint Landing
200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
Please arrive no later than 5:30 am
Boat leaves promptly at 6:00 am

Destination: Catalina and/or local waters
Boat: 85 ft. Enterprise 
Capacity for PPOA fishing trip: 40 people
Cost: $48 per PPOA member (1 guest $48 allowed per member)

Reservations are first come, first served. 
Call PPOA to book your spot: (323) 261-3010

Fishing license required. Purchase in advance or arrive early to purchase 1-day license. Rod/reel rental can be reserved with LBM Sportfishing: (562) 598-6649.
Coffee and lunch will be provided by PPOA.

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